Jay Z’s Mother Opens Comfort Food Restaurant in New Jersey

In addition to being the mother of one of the most famous rappers in the world, Jay Z‘s mom, Gloria Carter, can now add a new item to her list of accomplishments — opening a restaurant.

Diamondz N Da Ruff Cafe & Lounge, owned by Carter and two other New Jersey women, opened last Saturday in the city of Newark. The love of restaurants must run in the family: Jay Z is part-owner of the 40/40 Club, his New York-area lounges in Manhattan and Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.

Carter’s comfort food menu includes dishes like sliders, crab cakes and chicken wings, reports Eater. There’s also a fish sandwich (no word on whether its grilled or fried) and a house salad for the times you’re feeling more virtuous. Once the breakfast menu launches later this year, diners will have the option of pancakes, egg platters and grits, too.

I think the name is supposed to be associated with or influenced by Hip-Hop which is not surprising given the connection of her son to the genre.

Joyce on August 13th, 2014

I have a out of the world BBQ sauce I make for my baby back ribs, my kids and all of their friends have enjoyed it for years now if you would like I would send you some to try. I really can’t tell how much of what i put in it because i just add as i cook. Good Luck with your new place. They need more of these places to eat and enjoy them self’s.
Sincerely Joyce

Anonymous on August 13th, 2014

Good for jay z mother now for jay and bey black and togther the white OH’s are mad he ‘s not on there open ever min ASS move on hurger white
shauk.

E on August 19th, 2014

Not a fan of JayZ, but for some reason I have MAD respect for his momz.